The writing was good, but I just couldn't get into it. Although my students love horror, this one skews a little too mature for them.

I was very lucky to receive a Netgalley Arc of The Jumbies God's Revenge by the wonderful Tracey Baptiste. In this final visit to the Caribbean Island where Corrine lives is having some very strange weather which includes out of season Hurricanes. It is upto Corinne and her friends to figure out who is causing this destruction and keep safe all that live on the Island. We also get to know more about Bouki and Malik which I found thoroughly interesting. I am sorry now that this wonderful series has come to an end and will miss looking up all the different Jumbies to see what they look like. I also loved the way Tracey kept the chapters short and snappy which made the story fast paced. For these reasons I had to give it 5 stars

Corinne is back from her adventures with the mermaids and Mama D'Leau but she knows things are resolved yet. When an out of season hurricane hits the island, she knows something is up. Then another storm follows quickly behind it and Corinne learns that the god Huracan is responsible. It seems the jumbies had and agreement with Huracan that they would stay in their respective spots (land, sea, air), but Mama D'Leau and Papa Bois have broken that agreement to be together. Corinne herself unwittingly broke the agreement when she took Severine to the deepest part of the ocean.

I have really enjoyed this series. I love the story of the Jumbies and found this one particularly apt in today's environment. The Jumbies are hated and feared because they are different and not understood. However, during the height of the disaster facing the island they help the humans survive even though they are not welcomed by all. I found so many parallels between this story of the Jumbies and our current political situation whether they were intended or not. I loved the end of the book where everyone is working together to rebuild and live in harmony.

This was a wonderful addition to the Jumbies series. I enjoyed reading as Corrine learn ed more about her jumpy powers and how she could use them to assist others. I liked how we got some background information on Boukie and Malik. I enjoyed how the Jumbies joined together to defeat Hurucan... For now.

My third through fifth graders will love this addition to the series.

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Author: Tracey BaptisteBook Series: The Jumbies Book 3Rating: 5/5Publication Date: September 3, 2019Diversity: Yes! Caribbean!Recommended Age: 10+ (scary moments with a huge hurricane, might frighten those who aren’t used to them)Genre: MG FantasyPublisher: Algonquin Young ReadersSynopsis: In book three of the popular Jumbies series, Corinne must use her emerging supernatural powers to battle the angry god who would destroy her Caribbean island home.When an out-of-season hurricane sweeps through Corinne’s seaside village, Corinne knows it’s not a typical storm. At first Corinne believes Mama D’Leau—the powerful and cruel jumbie who rules the ocean—has caused the hurricane. Then a second, even more ferocious storm wrecks the island, sending villagers fleeing their houses for shelter in the mountains, and Corinne discovers the storms weren’t caused by a jumbie, but by the angry god Huracan.Now Corinne, with the help of her friends and even some of her enemies, must race against time to find out what has angered Huracan and try to fix it before her island home is destroyed forever.Review: For me not reading the other books in this series (totally my fault, bad time management) I thought this book was incredibly well written. The book flowed well, the characters were amazing, and I love the world building. This book was amazing and I want to go back and read the first two one day.The only thing I will say is that this book was a bit hard for me to get into but that’s more than likely because I didn’t read the first two in the series.Verdict: Definitely check this one out!

Corinne thinks that the off-season hurricane that hits her beloved island is the work of Mama D'Leau, but when the second and more powerful storm hits the island, she find out that she is very wrong. If it is not a jumbie, what can it be? She finds out that it is Huracan, a very angry god that is wreaking havoc on her island. Corinne enlists the help of her family, friends, and even some of the jumbies that live on the island. Can it be enough to stop the destructive hurricanes or will Corinne's beloved island be wiped off the face of the earth? Read to find out!

Thank you Netgalley and Publishers for granting me early access to "The Jumbie God's Revenge".

This book did top my favorite reads this year, however I'm currently in the middle of a major move, and will definitely come back at a later time and write out a full review and rating.

Thank you so much!

This was an interesting and well written book, but I imagine I would have gotten much more out of it had I read the two previous books in the series. It certainly has me intrigued though, and I'll be going back to read more. I'm somewhat surprised this isn't part of the Rick Riordan Presents series. It would fit right in for sure.

4 1/2 stars

So, where to begin? Let’s start with: Wow! Tracey Baptiste with The Jumbie God’s Revenge has written a novel that I could not put down even though it was the third in the series (I have not read the other two) and I am more than a wee bit older than the target audience.

Almost immediately after we meet Corinne, her family, and friends, the novel launches into action that does not abate until the last pages.

A terrible storm unlike any Corinne has ever seen before hits the island. Her father notes the lightning that does not usually occur with hurricanes. Quickly Corinne blames it on the jumbies but comes to discover that the god Huracan has been angered. Angered by her and her actions? Evidently. So she must now strive to fix the situation and return balance to her world.

The novel is fast-paced and the voice authoritative, frequently sounding like one that might tell epic tales. It has a sense of sadness at times as it invokes life and death. Lessons emerge during the telling: those who we think are evil may not be and may do good things, like save our lives; sometimes in order to prevail we must ask for help; and it takes a village, not just to raise a child but to survive.

I could suggest that The Jumbie God’s Revenge is a standalone, but I sincerely feel that much of the novel would make more sense and probably be even more appealing if I had read the previous two novels. That said, this was an amazing book that I’m glad I had the opportunity to read.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Jumbie God's Revenge is a pretty good Middle Grade book. Since I haven't read the first two books of the series, I can say that the book can somewhat be read as a standalone, if you're welling to not understand some parts.

In the second half of the book, the change of character point of view every chapter was supposed to build the suspense. But it didn't do that for me, maybe because the chapters were too short. The rhythm was too fast, it was disorienting.

I also didn't understand the very last sentence of the book. I think it's a reference to the previous books.

Overall, I did like the book. Full of action from the start: the island's myths are, in fact, very real, and only a good fantasy writer can bring that to life.

Special thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for providing me an e-galley of this book for this tour! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I didn’t have time to read the other two books in the series and while I knew I was missing things the book was able to hold it’s own and I was able to enjoy it. Tracey Baptiste writing is amazing, I didn’t really know what to expected when picking up this book I don’t normally read middle grade but I got was a well written book about friendship and family.

After a unexpected hurricane rips though Corrine island home she becomes suspicious that it’s something more it’s not hurricane season thinking it might be one of the jumbies she starts to investigate only to discover that it’s a god call hurracan who is determined to destroy the island and everything that lives on it.

The moment I picked up this book it drew me right in, the writing is very lush and the descriptions made me feel like I was on the island with Corrine. I could feel the ocean and the forest and the mountains and at times I forgot where I was.

I loved the folklore and mythology that Tracey used for this book (it’s the main reason why I said yes to the blog tour) it was interesting and different (it’s also a mythology that I have never studied before so I learned something new!). I loved hearing about Mama D Leau and Papa Bois and the jumbies and it made me very interested in learning more about them.

I loved how fleshed out the characters were they felt real to me and I loved how determined and strong willed Corrine was, I also loved that her friends and family always had her back.

I would definitely recommend picking up this series (though I recommend picking it up in order). If you like books like Percy Jakson and Aru Shah you will definitely love this one.

The Jumbie God’s Revenge is a terrific conclusion to The Jumbies trilogy. Everything about this series is well executed and intriguing, and the final book doesn’t disappoint.
Mrs. Baptiste’s way of crafting and telling stories is beautiful. Her writing flows very well, and the characters she offers are amazing. I had such a fun time being introduced to folklore and myths that are so distant to me, and it was all pulled off so wonderfully. For it to come to an end was bittersweet, on one hand I was eager to see how it ends, on the other I didn’t want it to.
Fantasy as a genre is something I tend to avoid, as more often than not I find the worlds underdeveloped. That was not the case with The Jumbies at all, it’s a world that’s so well constructed and described, it was so easy to get lost in.
I loved The Jumbie God’s Revenge. If you haven’t picked up the series, you definitely should, and if you’ve read the series, make sure you read this sequel too.

Book: The Jumbie God’s Revenge
Author: Tracey Baptiste
Rating: 3 Out of 5 Stars

I would like to thank the publisher, Algonquin Young Readers, for providing me with this ARC.

This is the third and final book of the Jumbies series by Tracey Baptiste. I have read the entire series this month and I must say that they are very written books. They follow Haitian mythology, which is something different. I love the depth of this series and the characters are really flushed out. I love seeing the bonds that the characters have with each other and how these bonds strengthen over time.

So, why a three star rating? I really didn’t enjoy this one as much as the other two. This is supposed to be the finale of the series, but it was just lacking in so many ways. The ending felt rushed and I didn’t get the same good vibes that I got from the first two books. I understand that this is middle grade and all, but as I was reading, I really didn’t get a sense of how intense the events actually were. It just felt meh to me. I guess what I’m trying to get at is this ending felt really rushed to me. It’s a shame too, because this could had been epic.

Like with the rest of the series, Tracey does an amazing job with detail. It really did feel like I was on a Caribbean island and going around with the characters. This is what I love about reading. It allows you to go to places that you may never get to. To me, this is what diverse books should be: you should be able to explore another culture without losing the story. She also does an amazing job with weaving in traditions and explaining to the point where people don’t get lost. Not it’s not info dumping; it’s just enough to get you in the mindset as to where you are going.

This book comes out September 3, 2019.

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Every culture has its myths and legends and folklore, which has been passed down for many generations. When those folklores come to life, you find out what you're capable of. A hurricane hits the Caribbean island, and immediately Corinne Le Mer knows this is no ordinary hurricane. It’s not hurricane season! When Corinne accuses a jumbie, a mythical creature with magical abilities, of creating the tropical storm, she learns the hard way there is something more dangerous than a jumbie.

Corinne has upset the balance and Huracan, the jumbie god, believes the only way to fix the balance is to create a clean slate. The damage caused is catastrophic to the island and can get much worse. Can Corinne, with her friends, help save the people of the island before it’s too late?

I adored everything about this story. It was rich in culture with beautiful characters and subplots. I would advise reading this series in order, which I did not do. I, unfortunately, have a history of doing this, but I was able to follow with no issues. The writing and storytelling were exquisite, engaging, and full of intrigue. This story is about love, consequences, redemption, and hope. I would love to read how this series begins, and I’m thrilled I was allowed to read this! To quote Corinne, “Wire bend, story end.”

I haven’t been reading a lot of middle-grade books. My main reason is that I haven’t found ones that intrigue me enough to pick it up and read it. So, imagine my surprise when I realized that I have middle-grade books back to back. The Jumbie God’s revenge is the first of the three that I read.

The blurb for The Jumbie God’s Revenge was what made me accept the publisher’s invite to review. A tween girl going up against a powerful god? Yeah, I wanted to read it.

The Jumbie God’s Revenge was a simple read. Corrine is suspicious when an unexpected hurricane rips through her island home. She finds out that her actions have caused the god, Hurracan, to single the island out. With the help of her friends, Corrine needs to fix what she did before Hurracan destroys the island. Can she do it?

The Jumbie God’s Revenge is not a stand-alone book. I found out, early in the book, that I should have read books one and two before reading this book. There were times where I was left confused and wondering about events hinted at in this book. But, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of this book.

The main plotline of The Jumbie God’s Revenge was fast-moving. There were a couple of small lags in the storyline. But the author did a fantastic job of getting the book back up to speed. There were also no dropped storylines.

I liked the characters in The Jumbie God’s Revenge. They were well written and fleshed out. My only complaint is that I couldn’t connect to them as well as I wanted to.

The Jumbie’s were an interesting mix of different ethnic backgrounds. I did do a google search and found that there Jumbee’s are a mix of African, Amerindian, Dutch, English, and Chinese mythology. The main jumbie’s in the book, Papa Bois and Mama D’Leau, are mythological beings out of Trinidad and Tobago. The god, Hurracan, is a Mayan god. I loved it.

The Jumbie God’s Revenge is 100% appropriate for middle-grade kids. I have a list going of books for my 11-year-old son, and this trilogy is going right on it.

The end of the book did seem a little rushed. But I liked how the author ended it. All the storylines were wrapped up. The characters got their HEA’s. I do wonder about Corrine’s aunt and how things are going to be once she remembers everything.

I would give The Jumbie God’s Revenge a Tween rating. There is no sex. There is no language. There is mild violence. I would recommend that no one under the age of 13 read this book.

I would reread The Jumbie God’s Revenge I would recommend it to family and friends.

**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**

I think this series is very well written Middle Grade. The stories all do a good job of standing on their own and you don't have to read the previous book to follow along. That being said I did not enjoy this one as much as the first two. Tracey Baptiste does a great job explaining all the Trinidadian and African mythology. And she gives great descriptions of life in Trinidad in the quiet villages. I can almost taste the juicy mangoes and smell the salty sea air. I like the fantastical world she has created better than some of the hyped YA books. I don't feel like this book topped Rise of the Jumbies though. To me that book had a strong ending and everything seemed to be resolved. The Jumbie God's Revenge struggled a little to find it's footing in the first half. While there was plenty of action in this story it was missing that creepiness present in the first story and the wonder of the 2nd.

I received an arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love this whole trilogy, each one standing strong in its story, its characters, and its setting. Although Corrine has faced jumbies on land and mermaids in the sea, she has never faced the angry god Huracan. How will she save her village from a force stronger than anything she has faced in the past?

When an out-of-season hurricane sweeps through Corinne’s seaside village, Corinne knows it’s not a typical storm. At first Corinne believes Mama D’Leau—the powerful and cruel jumbie who rules the ocean—has caused the hurricane. Then a second, even more ferocious storm wrecks the island, sending villagers fleeing their houses for shelter in the mountains, and Corinne discovers the storms weren’t caused by a jumbie, but by the angry god Huracan.

Now Corinne, with the help of her friends and even some of her enemies, must race against time to find out what has angered Huracan and try to fix it before her island home is destroyed forever.- Goodreads

Shout out to Algonquin Young Readers for allowing me to be part of this book tour. I have been itching for this book and hoping I can be apart of the marketing/promotion for this. So actually being selected means a whole lot to me. 

Corinne is still Corinne but much more paranoid. Well paranoid isn't the word. She is much more worrisome than she previously was and she has every right to be. She is half Jumbie and she has been fighting for not only her family but the island she lives on for a while now. She knows something is coming but not exactly sure what and how. 

When things do come, Corinne doesn't exactly ask the right questions. She is for the most part a bit full of herself, so within this book she gets knocked down a few pegs and becomes humble. WHICH I am so glad for because she really needed it. Like the two previous books, this one contains a lot of themes about family, the different types of family, acceptance and sacrifice. Sacrifice is the biggest theme within this novel because a lot of it happens.

But what I really enjoyed about book three was how Corrine was not the focus. Yes, she is the main character, however, this story isn't just about her and how she (with the help of her friends) save the world. She isn't the only point of view and she isn't the only one that has a hand in why the world is the way that it is.

I loved and I cannot stress this enough I loved the fact that the author brought everything from book one and two together in book three. It is the perfect set up to either an epic final or a spin off. 

My only concern about this book and possibly the next one is what else is there? Book three, although was good, felt stretched. It wasn't as detailed as the previous books and without giving it away there is a scene that happens in the book that I am still scratching my head on. I do not understand why the author did this thing and just left it there. This is one of the points where I felt the book was being stretched. 

Also book three is not as creepy, insight full or the lack of better term, shocking as the previous books. 

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The pace was great, loved seeing the gang come together and grow and loved seeing the community and their bond as well as respect grow. 

If you haven't already read the first two books, you should do that. Despite the fact that this book is for middle school reads, adults readers, both mythology and fantasy lovers will love the heck of it. 

For those that have read the first two books, take a look below for a sneak peak into book three. 

Jumbie God's Revenge Chapter 1

Overall, 

4 Pickles

The Jumbie God's Revenge made for a wonderful sequel and third book in the series. Corinne is faced with even greater dangers and challenges than before and fights to save her island home against a seemingly invincible threat with the help of friends, family, and powerful jumbies. Old foes become friends and allies and unexpected new revelations are presented. The ending is heartwarming and sweet. Overall, this was a satisfying conclusion to the Jumbies trilogy.

This third book in The Jumbies series does not disappoint. Fast-paced, action-packed, and engaging, I’d recommend this entire series to young readers. I love fantasy that is informed by culture. This third book continues the story of characters readers will have grown close to and are invested in. I particularly enjoyed the redemption arc of one of the characters. Strongly recommend this great book.